Giraffe Walking Safaris

ABOUT US

Located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa Bellevue Forest Reserve is the ideal break away into the wild to forget about the everyday hustle and bustle. Accommodating families with children, honeymoon-couples and young travelers we have exactly the ADVENTURE for you. With its origins emerging from a time long forgotten and being born from an old railway village and farm land, has now over time become a private game reserve of vast natural beauty. Set inside this 2500m² reserve of indigenous bush-veld are our two unique Lodges.

EXPERIENCE

Giraffe Walking Safaris takes the adventure traveler into the bush, tracking Giraffes and monitoring their behavior on early morning and late afternoon walks - All hands-off excursions. This walking safari is one of Bellevue Forest Reserve’s specialty excursions on a 2,500-hectare private game reserve in the Greater Addo region. A maximum of 10 guests are accompanied by a highly experienced FGASA trained, armed trails guide on walks through the heart of the Addo Valley Bushveld. Early morning walks just after coffee (07h15) last between 45 – 60 minutes followed by a scrumptious breakfast on our Eagles Nest Deck at Elephants Lodge. Afternoon Giraffe Walks leave camp after High Tea (15H30) and last approximately 45 minutes where-after guests are entertained in the bush for sundowner drinks and snacks before ending the day at Olifantskop Lodge again.

INCLUDED

All entrance/conservation fees. Services of a licensed English-speaking guide. Local Tour Guide with knowledge of the area and wildlife. Game Drives conducted with open-air safari game vehicles and refreshments. All access fees are part of the once off R650 fee per person.

FEATURES

This tour is suitable for all ages, infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. I will take you to amazing spots for excellent photo opportunities.

LOCATION

From Port Elizabeth: Follow the N2 to Grahamstown. At the Ncanaha (Nanaga) interchange take the N10 to Cradock; follow the road until you come to the Alicedale turn-off (11kms north of Paterson). Turn right, you will immediately see our gate to Bellevue Forest Reserve on your right, turn in and follow the road up to the Lodge. From Cradock: Traveling from Cradock on the N10 to Paterson. Once over the Olifantskop Pass you will see the Alicedale sign, turn left onto the gravel road. At the turn-off you will immediately see our gate on the right-hand side, turn in and follow the road up to the game reserve, Bellevue Forest Reserve.

AVAILABILITY

This tour is offered from Monday to Sunday. Please see our online booking calendar on https://secure.activitybridge.com/search?supplierid=50586&sourceid=3507 or www.bellevueforest.co.za

PRICE PER PERSON (Starting From)

Adult: R 650.00 | Child: R 650.00

BOOKINGS

Booking with us is easy, safe and convenient. Simply visit: https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=9414 and click on "Book Now" button and select the tour. The process is quick with our online systems and can be done through a mobile phone device. We use the secure credit card payment facilities

CONTACT

We're on WhatsApp +27 84 475 0007 or send us an email to book@bellevueforest.co.za or loodt@bellevueforest.co.za or contact us at www.bellevueforest.co.za . Social media platforms are another great way to get in touch with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bellevueforest/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bellevueforestreserve/